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Title: My brand new trail bike: f800GS-E
Post by: Sportfaller on April 18, 2011, 08:52:50 AM
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g225/sportfaller/F800.jpg)

well, maybe someday.....

but so far, I've ordered crash bars, skidplate, hand guards, seat, fairing (britannia composites, really badass, special ordered in white) http://www.britanniacomposites.com/mirage2.html (http://www.britanniacomposites.com/mirage2.html)


next decision: Bags.  I've narrowed it down to either Giant loop or wolfman expedition.  What are your opinions?
Title: Re: My brand new trail bike: f800GS-E
Post by: loingrader on April 18, 2011, 09:52:56 AM
wolfman makes nice stuff but i really dig the loop gear for a large rear bag.
Title: Re: My brand new trail bike: f800GS-E
Post by: The Yeti on April 18, 2011, 10:17:08 AM
Congrats!  Sounds like your trying to make it into a GS!!   ;D ;D
Title: Re: My brand new trail bike: f800GS-E
Post by: Dr Psyko on April 18, 2011, 11:14:30 AM
That bike really looks tough!
Title: Re: My brand new trail bike: f800GS-E
Post by: Hank on April 18, 2011, 08:03:56 PM
That is pretty cool!  I watched a world champ stunter clip on youtube today and he was riding a trick 800 too. 

So where are the pics of the new-to-the-Yeti GS?
Title: Re: My brand new trail bike: f800GS-E
Post by: The Yeti on April 18, 2011, 11:49:39 PM
Here's one....   ;D :D

http://dev.dakotadualsportriders.com/smf/index.php?topic=623.0

I only got to ride for about 2 hours on Saturday...did about 45 mins off-road...new bike, must adapt!   NEEDS KNOBBIES!!!!

Thinking about Moab now....but which bike to take??????
Title: Re: My brand new trail bike: f800GS-E
Post by: jacin theis on April 19, 2011, 07:36:07 AM
Take the GS and ride out with us. We arent planning on anythinng that you would be worreid about on the big bike. Plus, Moab would be a great first big trip on you new (to you) bike.  :cheers
Title: Re: My brand new trail bike: f800GS-E
Post by: Hank on April 19, 2011, 10:06:45 AM
Quote from: The Yeti on April 18, 2011, 11:49:39 PM
Here's one....   ;D :D

http://dev.dakotadualsportriders.com/smf/index.php?topic=623.0

I only got to ride for about 2 hours on Saturday...did about 45 mins off-road...new bike, must adapt!   NEEDS KNOBBIES!!!!

Thinking about Moab now....but which bike to take??????

Hopefully not like this!

(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa178/jasonh_010/mercy-1.jpg)


:evil

Title: Re: My brand new trail bike: f800GS-E
Post by: Number Two on April 19, 2011, 10:32:56 AM
Quote from: loingrader on April 18, 2011, 09:52:56 AM
wolfman makes nice stuff but i really dig the loop gear for a large rear bag.

Just bought a GL coyote bag.  Pretty good deal really - free shipping, with 15% off using ADV69 coupon code.  motoadv.com
Title: Re: My brand new trail bike: f800GS-E
Post by: Sportfaller on April 27, 2011, 11:03:53 PM
here it is!!! put the first 50 miles on it in the rain today!!!

(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g225/sportfaller/219042_634949005176_23506891_34489534_5488950_o.jpg)
Title: Re: My brand new trail bike: f800GS-E
Post by: greatbuffalo on April 28, 2011, 05:09:58 AM
SWEET!!  :o
Title: Re: My brand new trail bike: f800GS-E
Post by: The Yeti on April 28, 2011, 10:05:08 AM
Awww.....what a cute little baby!   :evil  VERY NICE!

Now, get started making it look like the pic in your original post.   ;) ;D

Does that thing have an electric adjustable windscreen?  WTF? You'd think the 1200 would get one before the 800.
Title: Re: My brand new trail bike: f800GS-E
Post by: loingrader on April 28, 2011, 10:53:39 AM
that is the britannia composties fairing.  make em for klr650's too.  pretty sweet product.  i want to see you try to break it sportfaller before i drop the coin for one. 

my bike likes to take the occasional nap on the rocks. 

sweet bike though.  looks like that skid plate covers the delicate areas pretty well too.
Title: Re: My brand new trail bike: f800GS-E
Post by: loingrader on June 09, 2011, 03:00:11 PM
i was hoping you wouldn't try to break that fairing so soon!

how did it fare in the get off?
Title: Re: My brand new trail bike: f800GS-E
Post by: Sportfaller on June 09, 2011, 10:40:20 PM
only the outside portion and the windshield were damaged, they are replacing the outside for $100, and I had already ordered and paid for a tinted screen. not too shabby in all.
Title: Re: My brand new trail bike: f800GS-E
Post by: Dr Psyko on June 10, 2011, 01:08:28 PM
What a clean garage!!!
Title: Re: My brand new trail bike: f800GS-E
Post by: Sportfaller on February 03, 2012, 09:32:58 AM
here are some updates on my winter project, cant wait to get out riding!

http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=760549 (http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=760549)
Title: Re: My brand new trail bike: f800GS-E
Post by: greatbuffalo on February 05, 2012, 03:06:25 PM
Cool.